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BP51 ZPU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

116,492 mi
Last recorded116,492 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 ZPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 116,492 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 116,144 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Fail 23 Apr 2024 116,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus inner and outer edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 115,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus inner and outer edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 115,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 115,583 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 24mm inner and outer edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Visual on rear seat belts only as a van

Pass 3 May 2019 114,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unprotected ends (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unprotected ends (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear As van visual check on seat belts only

Pass 23 Apr 2018 113,074 miles

Oil leak ()

Both front brake discs corrodded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Seats down unable to check belt ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Seats down unable to check seat belt ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 113,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake discs corrodded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Seats down unable to check belt ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Seats down unable to check seat belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,775 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,241 miles

Headlamp lenes deterated (buff)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 110,235 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer clamp missing (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp lenes deterated (buff)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 108,916 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,902 miles

rear registration plate deteriated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

Fail 16 Jan 2014 103,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Jan 2013 96,105 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 96,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 88,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,541 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 72,541 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 67,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,088 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,780 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,095 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BP51 ZPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP51 ZPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP51 ZPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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